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FH03 HEU

2003 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 HEU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 130,652 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 115,462 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe alongside fueltank rusty(unable to see clearly or reach with assesment tool and would advise further inspection by presenter)

front discs rusted and pitted

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear sparewheel crossmember stiffeners showing advanced signs of rust

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

powersteering level low

some corrosion to nearside outersill and offside doorstep

some corrosion to offside innersill

steering box damp

underside undersealed throughout inc. brake and fuel lines

Fail 19 Jan 2012 115,462 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe alongside fueltank rusty(unable to see clearly or reach with assesment tool and would advise further inspection by presenter)

front discs rusted and pitted

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear sparewheel crossmember stiffeners showing advanced signs of rust

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged

powersteering level low

some corrosion to nearside outersill and offside doorstep

some corrosion to offside innersill

steering box damp

underside undersealed throughout inc. brake and fuel lines

Fail 19 Nov 2010 112,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

airbag light flashing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear spring shackle bush slightly worn

nearside washerjet partially blocked

offside front seatbelt fluffing slightly

offside front sidelight cracked and full of water(still working at time of test)

some wear to front discs

spare tyre tread low

unable to see front inner brakepads

unable to see fuelpipes or top brakepipe at fueltank due to position and underseal

underside undersealed throughout

Pass 19 Nov 2010 112,104 miles

some wear to front discs

spare tyre tread low

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light flashing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear spring shackle bush slightly worn

nearside washerjet partially blocked

offside front seatbelt fluffing slightly

offside front sidelight cracked and full of water(still working at time of test)

unable to see front inner brakepads

unable to see fuelpipes or top brakepipe at fueltank due to position and underseal

underside undersealed throughout

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,296 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front innerwing rusty

nearside rear spring shackle bush slightly worn

rear brake flexi ferrule rusty

several areas of nearside and offside chassis rusty

some rust to nearside and offside front sills

some wear and wearlips to front discs

unable to tell if brake load sensor is operating(arm and linkage free but does not appear to movewhen brake is applied)

underside muddy and difficult to inspect

Fail 20 Nov 2009 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front innerwing rusty

nearside rear spring shackle bush slightly worn

rear brake flexi ferrule rusty

several areas of nearside and offside chassis rusty

some rust to nearside and offside front sills

some wear and wearlips to front discs

unable to tell if brake load sensor is operating(arm and linkage free but does not appear to movewhen brake is applied)

underside muddy and difficult to inspect

Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,437 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 72,252 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 72,252 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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FH03 HEU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH03 HEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH03 HEU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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